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CUF Directly Inspires Launch of SUNY Reconnect

Impact - July 2025

CUF Directly Inspires Launch of SUNY Reconnect

Following CUF’s call to action, Governor Hochul announced the statewide launch of SUNY Reconnect—modeled on the successful CUNY Reconnect initiative—to help working-age New Yorkers return to college and earn degrees in high-demand fields.

CUNY Creates New Initiative for Transfer Students, Echoing CUF Recommendation

Impact - January 2025

CUNY Creates New Initiative for Transfer Students, Echoing CUF Recommendation

CUNY recently launched the CUNY Transfer Initiative to create a more seamless and less costly transfer process for students moving within the college system—echoing CUF’s recent research calling for strategic investments to improve student transfer outcomes.

CUF Catalyzes New Investment in CUNY ACE

Impact - January 2025

CUF Catalyzes New Investment in CUNY ACE

Governor Hochul’s FY 2026 budget proposal includes $20 million to expand CUNY ACE and ASAP—college success programs that have been largely city-funded until now. This state investment reflects CUF’s research urging greater state support to scale these proven initiatives boosting graduation rates.